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Board makes bold move to build resilient communities on the shore
Two community activator roles have been developed by Devonport-Takapuna Local Board to help build resilient, connected communities across the North Shore and in under-serviced areas and communities.
Devonport-Takapuna Local board makes tough call on Kauri Kids
Devonport-Takapuna Local board has decided against funding the Takapuna Kauri Kids ECE programme from its own operational budget now that regional funding for the programme has been discontinued.
Kaipātiki Local Board gives $400,000 to make kauri tracks more accessible
More than $400,000 has been allocated toward Kauri dieback track upgrades in Birkenhead War Memorial Park to improve accessibility within the park while preserving precious local kauri forest, thanks to Kaipātiki Local Board.
Takapuna one step closer to new low-cost community hub
Plans to develop a combined library and community hub in Takapuna at minimal cost to rate payers have made a big step forward with the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board’s decision to sell one of its underperforming properties to help fund the project.
Youthline more important than ever
Over $70,000 worth of grants from 17 local boards have helped fund their volunteer training programmes in the past year, including $6000 from Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.
FIFA upgrades at Birkenhead football club a benefit to all Kaipātiki
Birkenhead United AFC has received almost $60,000 from the Kaipātiki Local Board to help upgrade its facilities at Beach Haven’s Shepherds Park in readiness for the FIFA Women’s World Cup next month.
Food scraps to find new home in your new bin
Residents in Albany and East Coast Bays start receiving their Auckland Council food scraps bins from this week with deliveries of the bins to the rest of the North Shore continuing throughout the month of June.
New board-funded EcoHub a win for Kaipātiki
Nearly 400 keen environmentalists have been through the doors of Kaipātiki Project’s new EcoHub since it opened late last year.
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Events
Low sensory hour
Dimmed lights on the ground floor with quiet voices and limited noise throughout the library.
A family history discovery talk
Join us for a free discovery talk presented by Garry Phillips from New Zealand Society of Genealo...
Coastal clean-up walk
We’ll pick up rubbish, learn about the rocky coast and explore the rockpools.
Origins
A stunning array of music exploring how composers transform feelings and stories into sound.
Death Cafe - Birkenhead Library
This is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session.
Swap Shop 2026: Kids, teens and adults edit
It is time to swap until you drop. Refresh the whole whānau wardrobe, as this year the whole hous...
Kintsugi workshops
After several sold out workshops around NZ, Ema is bringing back more Kintsugi workshops for all...
Book Club
Discuss the book club selection of the month and share what else you’ve been enjoying reading.
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